Lutheran Theological College Uganda was built in
2014 in order to provide a seminary for training pastors who will serve in the
Lutheran Church of Uganda.
There is a
great need for pastors since the Lutheran Church of Uganda currently has 20
pastors who serve 148 congregations.
The
seminary is a four year program with the first, second and fourth years in the
classroom, while the third year is vicarage.
The seminary has 54 students, and now has three years worth of students
in training (17 first year; 15 second year; 22 vicars).
The Rev. Dr. Enoch Macben Ekyarikunda (Ph.D.
University of Pretoria, South Africa) is Acting Principal of the school.
Instruction is provided by a combination of
full time faculty and part-time lecturers.
Students help with services in nearby congregations on Sunday in order
to learn and gain experience. They also
work in the gardening that grows maize, beans and greens. The crops have helped
to feed the seminary and save money.
The growth of Lutheran Theological College Uganda
has created financial challenges since the financial support for the school has
not kept pace with increase in the number of students and additional classes
being provided.
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church, Marion, IL has provided support to Lutheran Theological College Uganda
during the last several years. After learning about the school’s current need
from Dr. Macben we are gathering donations and will wire that money to Uganda. If
you would like to support the important work of Lutheran Theological College
Uganda a check can be sent to:
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Attn: Uganda
1801 Westminster Dr
Marion, IL 62959
All donations will need to be
received by March 10.
Questions can be directed to
Pastor Mark Surburg (pastormarksurburg@frontier.com).
I'm glad to hear you're doing this Mark! I hope you get a good response.
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